Bab 179: Toward the center (2)

'Damn, that hurt.'

Hex hissed at the pain from the deep cut in his chest. The flow of the air against his skin changed abruptly, forcing him to retreat. He moved just in time. The Disaster's talons struck the air, missing him by a hair width. 

Even though he evaded the attack, Hex gauged the power of the attack perfectly. Three thin airwaves burnt against his face.

The creature didn't stop. Hex saw a blur coming at him just as he found his footing. The creature's speed surpassed his. Luckily, Esmeralda executed her ability and shot a barrage of enhanced stone pieces at the Disaster. 

Being interrupted infuriated it. Esmeralda's projectile lacked the power to injure it but did distract it. Hex took advantage of the brief respite. His senses entered the inner space and activated the monolith.

'This is going to sting later.'